Great Article and Thread on ‘Trader Joes’

Trader Joes is one of my favourite food stores. Whenever I visit the States I never fail to visit it. It is such a pleasure to walk the isles and check out the products. The choice is eclectic and they always have some new surprises. The Article: How Trader Joe’s Wine Obsession Launched Its Grocery…

The 23 Best Things Warren Buffett Ever Said About Investing

We compiled a few of the best quotes from the Oracle of Omaha. Master the basics. The best time to buy a company is when it's in trouble. Don't buy a stock just because everyone hates it. Stocks have always come out of crises. Don't be fooled by that Cinderella feeling you get from great…

Top Misused English Words

(via listverse) Andrew Pepper presents ten words misused by either professional writers or public speakers who, let’s be honest, should really know better. I’m not being paid for this, so I don’t feel so bad if there are mistakes! The words are refute, instant, enormity, less, chronic, literally, panacea, disinterested, decimate and ultimate. Please read to…

Stop Multitasking

It is very common to see desi executives use their phones in social get togethers. They are generally seen with phones with a large screen and a number of keys, furiously punching away at their keyboard, as if the sky is about to fall on their heads. These execs are generally formally dressed, use the…

Pune Dives: Good Places to Eat

I am augmenting the list in my previous post >>> Please note my focus is good food at value prices. Ambience has the lowest priority. For the best sandwiches in Pune try Tutto Bene Delicatessen - G-14, Sacred World Mall, Wanwadi, Pune Phone 30495222 (in the building next to McDonalds). Run by Api Mirpuri and…

Hivre Bazar

(via Indian Express) Sudheendra Kulkarni talks about Hivre Bazar, a miracle in rural development that would have pleased Mahatma Gandhi, whose teachings inspired and guided the villagers in their endeavour. Here is a small village (only 257 families), which, 20 years ago, was perennially drought-prone. Half of its population of around 1,400 used to migrate…

Bill Campbell : The Secret Coach

A guru to Apple and Google, Bill Campbell is the most confidential advisor in Silicon Valley. How a former college football coach is shaping the character of an industry The Valley guru keeps a low profile but his rules for success are a growing legend. Think big with talent : Campbell believes startups often hire…

Communities vs Hierarchies

via Thomas Dreller the differences in a community and hierarchy. To be honest in India it is difficult to build a community for the most part because as a society we are very feudal. This makes a peer to peer relationship extremely difficult. The below is a very good explanation. Recently I received feedback on…

Pune’s Best Foods and Restaurants

I am pretty critical in the restaurants and food joints where I choose to eat. My vectors of evaluation, great food at value prices and good service. I care little for ambience or 5 star status. I will add more details like detailed addresses and phone numbers after my next visit. Dangi Pattice : This…

Learning from WestJet

I had not heard about WestJet, till I read about them in Reader's Digest. WestJet is a maverick low cost carrier born in 1996 with 3 planes and 220 employees and serviced 5 western cities. WestJet is a low cost airline or carrier that was profitable from year one. In 1996 from US$2.1 million to…